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Buchanan County

Population in 2010: 470. Population change since 2000: -52.5%
Males: 232  (49.4%)
Females: 238  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  49.5 years
Virginia median age:  43.4 years

Zip codes: 24656.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,631 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Vansant:

$28,631
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,771

Vansant CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $148,534 (it was $57,800 in 2000)
Vansant:

$148,534
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $128,547; Detached houses: $160,307; Mobile homes: $51,109

Median gross rent in 2009: $295.

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Vansant races chart
  • White alone - 456 (97.0%)
  • Two or more races - 11 (2.3%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.2%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Vansant: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (26.7%), English (13.1%), Irish (5.5%), German (4.8%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%), Dutch (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 7.85 square miles.

Population density: 60 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Vansant:

  • High school or higher: 66.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Vansant CDP:

  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Virginia:  8.1%



According to our research of Virginia and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Vansant, Virginia as of May 26, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Vansant to the number of sex offenders is 173 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $276 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $465 (0.7%)
Vansant satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (63.5 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (142.5 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (421.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Grundy, VA (1.9 miles ), Haysi, VA (3.3 miles) , Elkhorn City, KY (3.8 miles ), Clinchco, VA (3.9 miles ), Cedarville, KY (4.0 miles) , Honaker, VA (4.0 miles ), Fedscreek, KY (4.0 miles ), Raven, VA (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 37.23 N, Longitude: 82.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 276

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.5%
Virginia:

5.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (38%)
  • Retail trade (27%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Utilities (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Health care and social assistance (22%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Extraction workers (10%)
  • Construction laborers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Therapists (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Vansant-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Vansant place center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 tornado 54.9 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vansant-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 8.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 10.0 miles away from Vansant center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 8.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 57.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 53.5 miles away from Vansant center
On 8/17/1990 at 21:01:17, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Buchanan County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Vansant:

  • BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; GRUNDY, VA)
  • CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; RICHLANDS, VA)
  • DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; CLINTWOOD, VA)

Political contributions by individuals in Vansant, VA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vansant:

  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 50 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 2,306)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 55 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,537)
  • Concord University (about 62 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,364)
  • Mountain State University (about 63 miles; Beckley, WV; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 66 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 11,642)
  • Appalachian State University (about 74 miles; Boone, NC; FT enrollment: 14,923)
  • New River Community College (about 78 miles; Dublin, VA; FT enrollment: 2,107)

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Cemetery: Looney Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Turkey Pen Branch (A), Stagger Branch (B), Little Rock Branch (C), Dry Fork (D), Devil Branch (E), Clear Fork Branch (F), Big Rock Branch (G), Big Prater Creek (H), Big Lick Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Buchanan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Vansant and their reported violations in the past:

BUCHANAN CO PSA (Population served: 16596, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
GRASSEY CREEK-BC PSA (Population served: 442, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-15-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-15-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 20.5%
(17.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.0 people
Virginia:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  62.8%
Whole state:  67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Vansant, VA


Vansant compared to Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Vansant (2011 data):

  • TruPoint Bank: Anchorage Branch at 1101 Anchorage Shopping Center, branch established on 1976/01/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $455.3 mil, Deposits: $395.0 mil, headquarters in Grundy, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Miners And Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Vansant travel time to work - commute
Vansant mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (68%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)
  • No fuel used (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Buchanan County Virginia:


2008 Presidential Election results in Buchanan County Virginia:
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Religion statistics for Vansant (based on Buchanan County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 26.71%
Here26.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Churches of Christ
Adherents40.1%36.4%7.8%4.1%3.4%
Congregations18.0%24.0%12.0%10.0%10.0%
NameIndependent Free Will Baptists AssociationsAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)National Association of Free Will BaptistsOther
Adherents2.8%1.6%1.6%1.4%0.8%
Congregations8.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%12.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Buchanan County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Buchanan County:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Buchanan County:

4.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.3%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Buchanan County:

31.7%
Virginia:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.8%
State:

18.6%

3.54% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,378 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.54%
Virginia average:

11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Tazewell County, VA  0.55% ($27,821 average AGI)
from Russell County, VA  0.27% ($16,737)
from Dickenson County, VA  0.24% ($26,882)


4.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,083 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.74%
Virginia average:

10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tazewell County, VA  0.94% ($32,194 average AGI)
to Russell County, VA  0.67% ($34,208)
to Washington County, VA  0.41% ($54,724)

Strongest AM radio stations in Vansant:

  • WNRG (940 AM; 5 kW; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC)
  • WBPA (1460 AM; 5 kW; ELKHORN CITY, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WYRV (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CEDAR BLUFF, VA; Owner: FAITH CHRISTIAN MUSIC BROADCASTING MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WELC (1150 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELCH, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBDY (1190 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLUEFIELD, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGTH (540 AM; 1 kW; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTZE (1470 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TAZEWELL, VA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vansant:

  • WMJD (97.7 FM; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA-KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRIC-FM (100.7 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: PEGGY SUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGTH-FM (105.5 FM; RICHLANDS, VA; Owner: HIGH KNOB BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WDIC-FM (92.1 FM; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WXLZ-FM (107.3 FM; LEBANON, VA; Owner: YEARY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVKM (106.7 FM; MATEWAN, WV; Owner: THREE STATES BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Vansant:

  • W07DA (Channel 7; GRUNDY, VA; Owner: THE VA-KY BROADCASTING CO. INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Rt 83 1.5 Mi S (Lat: 37.218167 Lon: -82.134583), Type: Building, Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: KSQ251
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.190 MHz, 151.265 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.370 MHz, 159.285 MHz, 159.360 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2003, Expiration Date: 07/22/2013, Certifier: Ryan G Murphy
    Registrant: Fcca, 4045 Jockey St, Charlton, NY 12019, Phone: (518) 399-6755, Fax: (518) 399-6755, Email:
  • Plant Ofc Hwy Us 460 (Lat: 37.237889 Lon: -82.082361), Call Sign: WAT626, Licensee ID: L00103121
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.625 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/30/1999, Expiration Date: 04/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2004
    Registrant: Mc Clure Concrete Co Inc, Richlands, VA 24641, Phone: (703) 964-9682
  • Dspch Base Weller Yd, Yardmaster Office, Weller Yard, 2132 Weller Road (911) (Lat: 37.230944 Lon: -82.097917), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: KUB971, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.190 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/19/2002, Expiration Date: 02/24/2012, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St, Ne Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • VANSANT, Lat: 37.162389 Lon: -82.126806, Call Sign: WQFP359
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.318 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/2006, Expiration Date: 08/30/2016, Certifier: Shannon Justice
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:
  • STATION, Va Rt 83 (Lat: 37.211194 Lon: -82.121778), Overall height: 6.7 m, Call Sign: KTI85
    Assigned Frequencies: 2139.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/2000, Expiration Date: 07/10/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2008
    Registrant: Department Of State Police, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23261-7472, Phone: (804) 674-4644, Fax: (804) 674-2602, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Vansant)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 7


Most common first names in Vansant, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2866.9 years
Mary2175.6 years
John1975.2 years
William1773.6 years
George1476.1 years
Henry1273.0 years
Clarence1072.1 years
Ollie870.7 years
Carrie885.0 years
Robert874.5 years
Most common last names in Vansant, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Owens6570.1 years
Deel6471.0 years
Looney4474.5 years
Ratliff4369.3 years
Boyd4174.7 years
Yates2866.2 years
Coleman2769.4 years
Viers2572.7 years
Compton2475.1 years
Thomas1973.5 years
Businesses in Vansant, VA
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1RadioShack1
La-Z-Boy1True Value1
McDonald's1UPS1

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